Umar's Judicial Administration Quiz

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What steps did Umar take to provide effective and speedy justice for the people?

Umar set up an effective system of judicial administration, appointed Qadis at all administrative levels, separated judiciary from the executive, fixed high salaries for Qadis, and appointed judges in sufficient number.

What was Umar's significance in the history of rulers?

Umar was the first ruler in history to separate judiciary from the executive.

How were Qadis chosen for their role in judicial administration?

Qadis were chosen for their integrity and learning in Islamic law.

What measures were taken to prevent bribery among the Qadis?

High salaries were fixed for the Qadis, and wealthy men and men of high social status were appointed as Qadis. Signup and view all the answers

What restrictions were placed on the Qadis in terms of their activities?

The Qadis were not allowed to engage in trade. Signup and view all the answers

What principles did Umar lay down for the administration of justice?

Umar laid down the principle that justice is an important obligation to God and man, and charged the Judicial Officers with the responsibility of discharging this duty. Signup and view all the answers

What principle did Umar emphasize in treating people?

Equality Signup and view all the answers

What did Umar state about the onus of proof?

It lies on the plaintiff Signup and view all the answers

What did Umar allow in the context of compromise?

Compromise is permissible, as long as it does not turn the unlawful into lawful, and the lawful into unlawful. Signup and view all the answers

What advice did Umar give about changing previous decisions?

Nothing should prevent changing previous decisions if after consideration it is felt that the previous decision was incorrect. Signup and view all the answers

How did Umar advise on dealing with questions not found in the Quran or Sunnah?

Ponder over the question, precedents, and analogous cases, and then decide by analogy. Signup and view all the answers

What instruction did Umar provide regarding the fixing of a term for producing witnesses?

A term should be fixed for the person who wants to produce witnesses. If he proves his case, get him his right. Otherwise, the suit should be dismissed. Signup and view all the answers